Belmont University Admission
Application Fee
$50
Graduate Application Fee
$50
Acceptance Rate
96.27%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
21.73%
Freshmen Enrollment
1,917
SAT Scores
1,230
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 9,163 students have applied and 8,821 students have allowed to admit to Belmont University (Acceptance rate: 96.27%). Belmont's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 21.73 % where 1,917 students have finally enrolled out of 8,821 admitted students.
Belmont acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Tennessee. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Carson-Newman University and Lipscomb University, its acceptance rate is much higher (very easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 72.58%).
Belmont enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Tennessee. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 24.41%).
How to Apply to Belmont University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Belmont. Belmont offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://www.belmont.edu/admissions/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://www.belmont.edu/admissions/apply/freshmen/index.html |
| Financial Aid | https://www.belmont.edu/sfs/aid/undergrad.html |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.belmont.edu/sfs/cost/net-price-calculator.html |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.belmont.edu/veterans/yellow_ribbon/ |
| Athletic | https://belmontbruins.com/sports/2022/5/6/information-compliance-graduation-rates.aspx |
| Disability Service | https://www.belmont.edu/accessibility/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Belmont and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Belmont University is 1,230 and the average ACT score is 27. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Belmont University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,147). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Belmont University | 1,230 | 27 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,147 | 23 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Tennessee | 1,121 | 68 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Belmont University, 448 students submitted SAT scores (23% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,230 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Tennessee. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 590 | 630 | 690 |
| Mathematics | 560 | 600 | 650 |
| Total | 1,150 | 1,230 | 1,340 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Belmont University, 813 students submitted ACT scores (43% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 27 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Tennessee. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 24 | 27 | 30 |
| English | 24 | 28 | 33 |
| Mathematics | 21 | 25 | 27 |
Belmont Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Belmont University. The school requires 5 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, and Legacy status.
2 items are Considered if submitted - Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |